Registered Nurse - Adult Medicine Stepdown

Duke University Hospital – Adult Medicine Stepdown

 

Description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community.

No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States.

The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:



* Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization


* Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.


* Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.


* Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses


* Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!


* Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Registered Nurse (new or experienced) who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

The Adult General Medicine Stepdown Unit (2300) contains a total of 31 inpatient beds.

Our team of nursing staff provide exceptional care to patients with complex medical diseases. 

Department Highlights:


* RN to Patient Ratio is 1:3-1:4


* A diverse patient population is GREAT for new nurses who are still unsure about what route they want to take as a nurse, as it allows you to grow and strengthen your skills, build confidence, and learn about many different disease processes.


* Flexible scheduling


* Extraordinary unit culture that embraces each team member – a sense of belonging. 


* Affords the clinical experience to attain strong critical thinking skills, vast knowledge of disease processes and body systems, and robust care management skills.

Work Schedule:


* Full time - 36 hours/week.


* Three (3) 12-hour shifts.


* Day AND Night shift are available

What you will do:

As a Clinical Nurse in Duke University Health System, you will plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures.

Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.


* Plan, provide and document professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures under the supervision of the team leader or charge nurse.


* Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of ...